NASG Dispatch Articles: Model Railroad Clubs

How To Build an S Gauge Club

Issue:

1984 #2 Spring

Page:

8

Author:

Tom Nimelli

Description:

This is part one of a two-part series on how the Cuyahoga Valley S Gaugers Association grew so rapidly.

How To Build an S Gauge Club Part II

Issue:

1984 #3 Summer

Page:

8

Author:

Tom Nimelli

Description:

In this installment, the author covers what the Cuyahoga Valley S Gaugers Association club did to keep members coming back each month.

NASG Promotions

Issue:

1984 #4 Fall

Page:

12

Author:

Don Thompson

Description:

Efforts in the works by the NASG Promotions committee.

Ohio Club Operates Christmas Display in Columbus Hobby Shop

Issue:

1994 #6 December

Page:

21

Author:

Alan Evans

Description:

The Central Ohio S Gauge Club members operate the S-scale layout at the Blue Caboose Train Display from Thanksgiving until New Years on weekends and weeknights. Includes two photos of the layout.

One Small Club, Many Good Times: The Story of the Neshaminy Valley American Flyer Club

Issue:

1993 #3 June

Page:

10

Author:

Mike Ramsey

Description:

The formation and history of the NVAFC. Includes an interview with most of the original members, and several photos of the club's layout.

Oregon S Gaugers Meet

Issue:

1989 #4 August

Page:

8

Author:

Dick Karnes

Description:

The first meeting of Oregon state-wide S-scale modelers, to gauge interest in a state-wide meeting, and to consider organizing a joint NASG/NMRA convention. People brought models, and John Verser (of Pacific Rail Shops) brought the latest box car model. Includes several photos.

Rail Joiners

Issue:

1988 #3 August

Page:

11

Author:

Silas Kayle

Description:

History and more detailed information about the State Line S Gaugers located in Illinois and Wisconsin.

S Gauge Promotion

Issue:

1988 #2 June

Page:

5

Author:

Bristol S Gauge Railroaders

Description:

The Bristol S Gauge Railroaders are starting a new approach to put together train starter sets, based on older A.F. components, to be sold to the general public at no more than $75. The idea is to get people not familiar with model railroading to get started in S-scale.

South Jersey S Scalers Inaugural Meeting

Issue:

1989 #5 October

Page:

12

Author:

Bill Lane

Description:

They met at Roy Hoffman's house to see his layout, and see all the wares from the area's manufacturers who attended. Includes several photos of Roy's layout.

The Bristol S Gauge Railroaders

Issue:

1997 #5 October

Page:

28

Author:

Paul Riley

Description:

Fifty years as a club is quite an accomplished, and that story is told in this article. The article also includes detailed information about the NASG Conventions that the club was involved with, and the prominent layouts owned by members of the club.

The Central New York S Gauge Association

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

15

Author:

various authors

Description:

This is the club that is organizing the 1991 NASG Convention, so this article covers the history of the club, and their involvement with the NESGA (pre-cursor to the NASG), and much more. Includes several photos of club members.

The History of the Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association

Issue:

1992 #3 June

Page:

18

Author:

Lee McCarty

Description:

The club started in 1947, but went through several phases.

The Inland Terminal Model Railroad Club

Issue:

1989 #1 February

Page:

14

Author:

Gale Irwin

Description:

The history of the club, and a good number of photos of their permanent layout.

The Secret Project

Issue:

1996 #3 June

Page:

15

Author:

Bill Fraley

Description:

The Lehigh Valley S Gaugers meet in April to reveal each member's "secret project". Several months earlier the members of the club indicate what they intend to reveal in April, and the entries are sealed in an envelope. Members with no, or incomplete, projects have to pay a penalty fee. At the April meeting the projects are judged and prices are awarded to the top three entries. The project keeps the members building. Photos of the efforts are shown in the article.